Odyssey Slic-Kable Housing/Cable Set

Good Budget Cable/Housing Set

If you're really on a budget and need cables and housing, this will get you going. The low cost definitely comes with a price though.

The cable/housing combo is noticeably less smooth in function than Jagwire or OEM sets, and the housing itself wears down faster (e.g. rusts) than some of the mid-range stuff.

That said, it will pull your brakes to a stop, and will shift your gears. I wouldn't recommend the shift cables for anything above 8 speed drivetrains though due to their decreased tolerance for friction in the lines.

Pros: Cheap
Works

Cons: Less durable than mid-range cables
Function is "stickier" than mid-range cable sets



Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 11, 2012
Reviewed by: Christopher D.

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great for a BMX rebuild

used this cable to rebuild my old BMX bike for my son. a good quality housing and cable.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Kent K.

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Perfect for BMX Bike

This is a great housing/cable set for the price. Works perfect on my BMX.

Pros: Smooth
Price

Cons: Goofy looking end cap.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 28, 2011
Reviewed by: Greg, Snoqualmie, WA

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Using on my road bike rebuild. Cables are perfect, no complaint. Can't beat the price. No problems with the housing, perfect stiffness for my liking.

Reviewed on: September 15, 2010
Reviewed by: Joshua R., Ohio

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It's a cable. Buy it if it's cheap

Slick cable lining. Cable lenght stabilizes after a few days of stretch in (I grip really hard). Housing is too flexy.

Pros: Cheap
Slick
Stays put after breakin

Cons: Flexy housing makes the brakes kind of spongy

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: September 15, 2010
Reviewed by: Owen M., Washington

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Probably the best brake cable/housing set for the price out there.

I don't have any BMX bikes, which is what Odyssey seems to be geared towards, but I use this cable on road, mountain, and hybrid bikes. For the price I don't think you can find a better cable and housing set. Action is smooth (the housing is lined with PTFE) and tension stays put.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: Vikash, Ohio

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Housing is a little flimsy

The cable itself is nice and thick but the housing is 'mushy'.

Pros: Thick cable

Cons: Housing could be stiffer

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: danfinger, SFCA

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